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S04 receive conditional 3. Liga licence

The Deutsche-Fußball-Bund (DFB) issued FC Schalke 04 with a licence for match operations in the 3. Liga on Monday evening (22nd April). As expected, this is subject to liquidity conditions that will have to be fulfilled by the beginning of June. After reviewing the documents, the S04 board are satisfied of being able to fulfil these conditions.

Inside

Apr 23, 2024

Keke Topp: I had a feeling I’d score

The Royal Blues took a point home to Gelsenkirchen after the 1-1 draw at SV Elversberg on Friday (19th April). “It was a tough game. Elversberg played really well. We’ll take the point away from home,” said Keke Topp, who scored a 59th-minute equaliser for the Knappen.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 20, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We were more energetic in the second half

The Royal Blues came away from Elversberg with a point on Friday (19/4). Both head coaches and Ron Schallenberg spoke to the media about the clash in Saarland after the game. We’ve gathered their most important quotes below.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 19, 2024

Schalke draw in Elversberg after Topp scores

FC Schalke 04 played out a stalemate with SV Elversberg on Friday evening (19/4). The hosts took the lead in the first 45 through Florian Le Joncour’s header, which was cancelled out by Keke Topp’s second-half strike.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 19, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We can’t afford to take it easy

FC Schalke 04 will be hoping to use the momentum from their crucial 2-0 victory over 1. FC Nürnberg when they take on SV Elversberg in a competitive away game for the first time on Friday evening (19/4, 18:30 CEST).

2. Bundesliga

Apr 17, 2024

Marius Müller: Take this mentality into the Elversberg game

Two minutes of Schalke 04’s match against 1. FC Nürnberg on Saturday (13/4) could have completely changed the course of the game. Kenan Karaman missed a chance in the 56th minute to make it 2-0 to S04, and then shortly afterwards, Can Uzun sent a curling effort towards the top left corner up the other end – but Marius Müller popped up with a top-drawer save to prevent a Nürnberg equaliser.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 14, 2024

Karel Geraerts: My team showed mental strength

Following Schalke’s 2-0 win over 1. FC Nürnberg on Saturday (13/4), Karel Geraerts, FCN head coach Cristian Fiél and Yusuf Kabadayi spoke about the clash at the VELTINS-Arena.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 14, 2024

Karaman, Seguin lead Schalke to important win over Nürnberg

FC Schalke 04 overcame 1. FC Nürnberg 2-0 at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday night (13/4). Kenan Karaman put the Royal Blues in front in the first half, but spurned the chance to double the lead by missing a penalty. Paul Seguin scored S04’s second late on to all secure the victory for his side.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 13, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We need to be more efficient and make the most of chances

Following the 1-1 draw against Hannover 96 last Sunday, FC Schalke 04 will get their next opportunity to pick up some points at home and take an important step forward in the 2. Bundesliga standings when they face off against 1. FC Nürnberg at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (13/4). The Royal Blues are coming up against a side who like to have a lot of possession. “Nürnberg play nice passing football. We’ve got to stop them from doing so as a collective,” said S04 head coach Karel Geraerts.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 11, 2024

Dominick Drexler to train with the U23s until further notice

Head coach Karel Geraerts informed midfielder Dominick Drexler in a conversation on Tuesday (9/4) that he will be training with FC Schalke 04’s U23s until further notice.

Team

Apr 9, 2024

Paul Seguin: We’re happy with the performance, but not with the result

After falling to four consecutive away defeats, FC Schalke 04 picked up their first away point since returning from the winter break on Sunday (7/4). The Royal Blues put in an impressive performance in their clash with Hannover 96 and will feel as though they deserved to get more than a draw from the match. “We’re happy with our performance, but not with the result after the way the game went,” explained Paul Seguin.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 8, 2024

Karel Geraerts: The atmosphere was amazing – it was like a cup final

Karel Geraerts spoke about his side’s performance and the support from the fans after Schalke’s 1-1 draw in Hannover on Sunday (7/4). Marius Müller and Simon Terodde were interviewed in the Mixed Zone, where they were also full of praise for the travelling Schalker. Hannover coach Stefan Leitl talked about the game in the post-match press conference, too.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 7, 2024

Ouédraogo goal not enough as Schalke draw against Hannover

FC Schalke 04 will travel back to Gelsenkirchen with a point after playing out a 1-1 draw with Hannover 96 on Sunday (7/4). Assan Ouédraogo’s opener (17’) was cancelled out by the home side’s equaliser late on in the second half.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 7, 2024

Karel Geraerts: We will have a clear plan both on and off the pitch

FC Schalke 04 will travel to face Hannover 96 on Sunday afternoon (7/4, 13:30 CEST), in the hopes of delivering an improved performance.

2. Bundesliga

Apr 5, 2024

Simon Terodde: We had enough chances to score

With the score at 0-0 in the closing stages on Easter Sunday (31/3), Schalke’s players and fans had hope of one final chance for a winner. “In my eyes we should have had a penalty for handball. When you see what happened again afterwards, it’s really tough to take,” says Simon Terodde. The captain does, however, recognise that there is room for criticism of the team’s performance: “We had enough chances to score.”

2. Bundesliga

Apr 1, 2024

Karel Geraerts: “We weren’t rewarded for our efforts in the first half”

Following the draw on Easter Sunday (31/3), Karel Geraerts and KSC head coach Christian Eichner looked back at the game. The handball incident in the second half proved to be a hot topic in the post-match press conference. Marius Müller and Keke Topp also spoke to the media about the stalemate.

2. Bundesliga

Mar 31, 2024

Back-and-forth clash ends goalless

FC Schalke 04 and Karlsruher SC played out an entertaining 0-0 draw on Easter Sunday (31/3). The Royal Blues had a wealth of promising opportunities in the first 45, but could not find a way past opposition goalkeeper Patrick Drewes.

2. Bundesliga

Mar 31, 2024

Karel Geraerts: My team will be ready

FC Schalke 04 will host Karlsruher SC on Easter Sunday (31/3) at 13:30 CET as the two teams return to action following the international break. KSC, the league’s second-most prolific side after Fortuna Düsseldorf, will travel to Gelsenkirchen full of confidence. Head coach Karel Geraerts is also going into the game with a positive mindset, ensuring: “My team will be ready!”

2. Bundesliga

Mar 28, 2024

Raffael Tonello joins Schalke 04, Mathias Schober departs the club

As part of the club’s restructuring of the sporting management positions, another important decision has been made. Raffael Tonello, most recently chief scout at Watford, will take over as head of the academy and the club’s head youth scout. As part of this restructuring, the role of director of the Knappenschmiede and development is no longer required. As a result, Mathias Schober’s contract has ended with immediate effect.

Team

Mar 28, 2024

Three wins and one draw for S04 players on international duty

Five Royal Blues were in action or their country on Friday (22nd March): Darko Churlinov (North Macedonia), Blendi Idrizi (Kosovo), Keke Topp and Yusuf Kabadayi (both Germany U20) and Ibrahima Cissé (Mali U23). These games resulted in three wins and one draw. Here is a summary of the five players’ matches.

Internationals

Mar 23, 2024